An former Nottinghamshire Police officer breached strict policing standards by accessing information about an incident where he was the victim, a hearing has found. PC Joseph Barker attended a gross misconduct hearing at Sherwood Lodge, Nottinghamshire Police’s Headquarters, on Thursday (September 12). He admitted to breaching three standards of professional behaviour – confidentiality, discreditable conduct, and orders and instructions – but denied it amounted to gross misconduct. The hearing, which was chaired by Nottinghamshire Police’s Chief Constable Kate Meynell, heard that PC Barker bro…
